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Numbers of impoverished older people from minority ethnic backgrounds set to soar without urgent action

Our newly published State of Ageing report details how older people from certain ethnic minority backgrounds are currently much more likely to be living in poor health, deep poverty and inadequate housing than the national average.

50 years of progress against pensioner poverty under threat, warns new State of Ageing report

Today we launch our fourth annual State of Ageing report which brings together realms of data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population and how it is changing.

The stats which show it is harder getting older in the North

Our annual State of Ageing report is the definitive compilation of data around the experiences of our ageing population.

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Plans for more punitive welfare unlikely to lead to better job outcomes for older workers

The government has announced reforms to the welfare system as part of the £2.5 billion back-to-work plan aiming to help more than 1 million people look for and stay in employment.

How health support supports the retention of older workers

Long-lasting health conditions are one of the biggest drivers in the current rise of economic inactivity.

How to cite State of Ageing 2023-24

We would love to know more about how you’re planning to use State of Ageing, please let us know more information by contacting us.

Black History Month 2023 – Census data shines a new light on the Windrush generation

As Black History Month draws to a close, our Evidence Manager Sarah Wilkinson, provides new insights into the lives of the Black Caribbean community using Census 2021 data.

Almost one million more workers aged 65 and above since the millennium, new analysis reveals

Ageing Better’s new analysis of the latest ONS Labour Market data reveals that the employment rate of those aged 65 and above has doubled over the past quarter of a century.

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Work is important financially and is also a major source of social connections. Good quality, fulfilling work is important financially, gives people a sense of purpose and is a major source of social connections.